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BOTOX or a Facelift? How to decide which is best.

Facelift or BOTOX® Cosmetic—Which Is Your Best Option?

Wrinkles and facial aging happen to everyone, but the extent to which they occur and the ways they can be dealt with vary. Indeed, facial rejuvenation is an incredibly popular part of our practice, and most patients are concerned about undoing some of the effects of aging. While the "gold standard" for treating facial aging …

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Get Your Summer Body in the Winter

Whether you're considering a tropical vacation, attending a wedding, or even wowing your old friends at a high school reunion, you're likely hoping to look your best this summer. If you're thinking about plastic surgery here in Boston, the winter months can be the perfect time. Not only will winter's heavy clothing and layers conceal …

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How to Keep Skin Refreshed During Winter

Winter weather can be tough on skin, and our medical spa clients in chilly Boston are all too aware of its effects. Decreased atmospheric humidity, comforting hot showers, and the consistent adjustment from freezing outdoor temperatures to warm indoor air can dry skin out, leaving it uncomfortable and susceptible to damage. In this blog post, …

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Reduced Scarring: My Approach to Breast Augmentation

When women come to my practice in Boston for breast implants they often have one overriding concern: scarring. I understand their trepidation. After all, what good is a beautiful surgical result if it's marred by noticeable scars? In order to meet my patients' demands, I've devoted a significant portion of my professional life to learning surgical …

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What Is an Appropriate Age for a Facelift?

It's a question almost as old as the facelift itself: What's the optimal age for undergoing this surgery? I regularly hear this question from prospective facelift patients at my Boston-area practice. In this blog post, I'd like to take the time to explain why age isn't the only factor to consider when determining a patient's eligibility …

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5 Tips for a Better Breast Augmentation Recovery

At my Boston plastic surgery practice, the popularity of breast augmentation continues to increase. This surgery has one of the highest patient satisfaction rates of any cosmetic procedure, and for good reason. Advanced breast implant technology has enhanced surgeons' options for creating natural-looking results, and modern surgical techniques and pain management protocols have made the …

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How to Prepare for Your Initial Surgical Consultation

At my Boston plastic surgery practice, I spend a great deal of time during the initial consultation getting to know the patient and helping him or her to feel relaxed and comfortable. I understand that your first consultation for plastic surgery can be intimidating and possibly overwhelming. If you're planning your first conversation with a surgeon, being …

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Question & Answer with Dr. Davidson

Boston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Davidson answers your questions. How long it will take for swelling to subside after breast augmentation surgery? Although swelling after a breast augmentation can last for six months, generally most of the swelling has resolved after three or four weeks. Typically, the breasts are the most swollen one week post-operatively …

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Why Kybella®? Double Chins Bother Nearly Half of Survey Respondents

Frustrated and embarrassed by a double chin, our Boston patients often ask what they can do. They're not alone. A recent survey of nearly 2,000 Americans revealed that the look of their under-chin area bothered 47 percent of them, and even more—49 percent—said the area negatively impacted their appearance. The results of this survey by …

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